Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Whenever I start to see those TV commercials showing the new crop of spring dresses, shoes and handbags arriving at TJ Maxx, Ross, and Marshalls, I make a point to check it out and am always glad I did.

It never fails that I come away with some great new items and at bargain prices!

Like this crisp navy shirt dress by Laundry that is super slimming!

It is ruched at the bust along the buttoned placket which is very flattering.

And the fabric drapes in such a way as to make you look taller, especially if you are wearing 4" heels like I do!

I also found this gorgeous LBD by MARC NEW YORK.

And I thought he only made leather jackets, who knew?

The cut out on the front is so chic and looks amazing on! You can skip the necklace on this number.

I don't know if you can tell but there is the most beautiful fine pleating on the top half of the front and back and the fabric is very fine and delicate with the most gorgeous but subtle sheen.

Quite a bargain for an investment piece that will never go out of style. The challenge will be keeping my weight stable!

At TJ Maxx I found this dress by Kenneth Cole.

It is a basic dress packed with a lot of style!

Love the fabric, color, and the mix and varied scale of the snakeskin, and of course the fabulous shot of coral at the neck and hemline.Even the cap sleeves are flattering!It looks super chic with a pair of black peep toe pumps and my black Balenciaga motorcycle handbag.

The price was more than I wanted to spend but I think I will get a lot of use from this dress. To start, I plan to wear it on Easter.

Moving on to Marshalls...

where it's all about the shoes!

One of the things I love about shopping in these stores is discovering a brand that is new to me. My new crush is Kanna.

I have so many shoes that when I buy a new pair, which isn't often believe it or not, they must not only look good but must fit the following requirements... high but comfy enough to wear every day, ALL DAY.

At the ripe old age of 53, I need my foot to be as evenly elevated as possible, meaning they must be platforms where I feel like although I'm taller I feel like I'm in flats.

These definitely fit the bill!

I couldn't decide so I bought both.Which pair do you like better?

A quick spin around the store yielded a several month supply of Caldrea hand soap...

and a bar of this delicious smelling soap packaged in this great Union Jack box.

A nice change of pace from the usual Dove bar!

Just as I was making my way to the registers I spied a pair of amazing bamboo directors chairs which I couldn't resist bringing home at just $29 each!

I almost forgot I also found a couple of fun hostess gifts which are always good to have on hand!

They are hanging lanterns.

Another bargain at only $5.99 each!

When you shop in these stores you have to get it while you can... bargains like these don't last and it's all about timing!

Therese Long

About Me

I am a passionate treasure huntress addicted to "the thrill of the hunt." I pride myself on finding unique items and have spent a lifetime collecting unusual and interesting "treasures" which I have used in decorating our home. I shop with an eye for design and look for pieces that I like to call the "jewelry" of the room. Those pieces that have been around accumulating energy thereby bringing life into a space by telling its story or evoking a memory. The allure is found in the details of its journey... condition, provenance and patina. Our collected "treasures" tell the story of who we are. Billy Baldwin said it best, "Decorating is never successful unless it is personal." My treasures are available for purchase in my Etsy Shop and on my companion blog, Shop La Dolfina. The links can be accessed from my sidebar.

"All of life is about energy. It's about the energy that you're putting out; energy that you're drawing to yourself, every day, based on the way you think about your life & the actions that you take. Everybody is an energy field. And because of your attitude, your thinking, your actions; who you choose to be in the world, forms your own field. You are drawing into your field people who are like you... to remind you, to show you, to reflect back to you- who you are. Believe that or not, that is what is happening all the time... and it does not require your belief. It just is. It. Just. Is." -Oprah